Le Lapin Sauté centers its culinary focus on regional French preparations featuring rabbit as a signature element. The menu emphasizes locally sourced ingredients transformed through classic market cooking techniques. Diners encounter dishes like rabbit confit and braised cuts that showcase depth of flavor and traditional preparation methods. The architectural space utilizes exposed stone walls and wooden beams to define the interior atmosphere. Tables occupy a rustic environment that reflects a historical regional building style. The selection of poultry and game selections provides a cohesive narrative centered on seasonal offerings and farm to table sensibilities. Every plate maintains a strict adherence to authentic regional standards by highlighting the versatility of game meat in modern kitchen applications.
Le Lapin Sauté is widely celebrated as a charming, cozy, and quintessential destination in Old Quebec City, particularly favored for its authentic rabbit and duck specialties. Many visitors praise the restaurant for its warm, welcoming staff, impeccable service, and a picturesque patio perfect for people watching in the Petit Champlain district. While the majority of diners highlight the high quality of dishes like the rabbit poutine, cassoulet, and salted honey pie, some guests have noted inconsistencies in food preparation, occasional service delays, or a preference for larger portion sizes. Despite the high demand making reservations essential, most guests consider it a must-visit venue that captures a unique, intimate atmosphere suitable for families and romantic outings alike.
Had been here twice. The experience for the second time is obviously much better than the first time. I can see their food, service, & environment improved a lot.
The food tastes very well, & the price is more friendly.
The waitress is also quite nice & responded with smiles & good service. Definitely an obvious improvement than the first time with waiters.
Chat GPT recommended this restaurant, but it was the worse French Onion Soup either of us ever had. It was watery & tasteless with barely any onions. The cheese was the only good part of the soup. It was so bad, we went elsewhere for the rest of our dinner. The girls were lovely though.
Food is only okay. Service is slow. They obviously forgot about our order & then pretended it was'coming' just a little late. No apologies either. Don't recommend.
Sep 10, 2025
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5-starring everything is a no-brainer! I had the'Tout Lapin Tout Canard' (Duck, Rabbit Dish - foie gras included) with the extra fondue. For drink we got a bottle of Sicilian wine which was also great. Do not regret a single thing. The atmosphere was unforgettable. There was a man that started playing on his guitar down the walkway by the restaurant & it was the cherry ontop. Maxim was amazing too! He made us feel right at home & was very helpful - a genuine lad! Highly recommend this restaurant & giving it the credit it deserves! :)
Amazing place with delicious food. The variety of dishes, wine & cocktails is great. The rabbit poutine & veal steak were excellent. They have a great patio where you can relax & enjoy the meal. Reservations recommended. Totally recommend if you are visiting Quebec City!
We arrived 30mins early & the staff was happy to accommodate. We shared the house salad & the rabbit poutine, both were really tasty. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
Meal was delicious, I have no complaints with the food itself. The restaurant was cute, I enjoyed eating on the patio. The bathroom was gross, for the price of the meal the bathrooms should be cleaned & checked more frequently. Service was shabby, we were not checked on very often. I normally tip 20% but as the service was not fantastic I left 15%, which honestly was still generous. The server walked away without saying thank you or have a good night when she saw the tip. It was the cherry on top for an upsetting visit. I felt insulted & disappointed. If you like pretty good food this restaurant is good, but you have to not care about the service to enjoy the experience. I don't recommend & wont be back.
The service was excellent & the atmosphere was wonderful. The food was very disappointing. The leg of rabbit came out almost as soon as we ordered it as of it had been sitting in the kitchen on a table ready to serve. It was neither cold or warm which is the desired temp for roasted rabbit. The rabbit's leg was as broken, very sad. The rabbit was tough. I needed a steak knife to cut. It really was not good at all & there were few vegetables served with it. My grandson ordered the rabbit poutine. It was full of cheese curd. Had there not been cheese curd there would have been little to the meal… very few pieces of rabbit.
The food was absolutely delicious, every dish was a true delight, & the ambiance is fantastic. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the service.
I understand it was a busy weekend evening with many reservations, but that should never justify a lack of care in how guests are treated. The service felt rushed. Our server seemed eager to end the shift & a bit rude, placing dishes down abruptly & offering little interaction, which made the experience feel cold & unnecessarily fast.
Highly recommend this place for its food, but not so much for the service, it left a lot to be desired. With just a bit more attention to hospitality, this could easily be a top-tier dining experience.
